But Lewis did not specify who should redraw the map or when it should be redrawn.

Lawyers for the groups, which include the League of Women Voters, filed a motion on Monday asking Lewis to hold a hearing to figure out what should happen next. The groups argue that with the 2014 elections looming, "time is of the essence for drawing a remedial congressional plan."

The Florida Legislature, meanwhile, has not announced whether it plans to appeal the ruling.

Published at 10:52 PM EST on Jul 14, 2014

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